About the Latest Trends in Japanese Fashion
Japanese fashion seems to be all around us this year. The big upturn in all things Japanese began three years ago, with the help of such personalities as Gwen Stefani and more recently Nicki Minaj, the street fashion of Japan has firmly embedded itself in the Western world. This year the fashion is edgy, trendy, but more realistic then the Harajuku looks of past years.
The Bohemian Look
The gauzy skirts and peasant blouses are making their way to the streets of Japan with a decidedly oriental twist. Peasant blouses are a bit more form fitting and come in ranges from long-sleeved to sleeveless tanks. For colder weather oversized knit sweaters in earthy color tones are popular with street fashionistas. Color blocking and wide stripes also seem to be showing up in Tokyo. Hoodies are still popular and a new twist is something called the teddy bear hoodie made of fake fur.
Outerwear
Intarsia prints and bold patterns and colors will be center stage in Japan for the colder months. Severe military styles in clean white and black coloring paired with bold stripped knit dresses will also be popular to keep Japan warm.
Evening and Club Wear
Anything with asymmetry will be in fashion in the clubs and nightspots of Japan. Draped materials such as cotton-polyester blend and embellished with beading and jewels will get you noticed. A surprising revival of the peplum skirts and dresses is making an appearance as well. The peplum itself is overstated and very gathered at the waist. Another trend is evening wear is the one-shoulder, or off the shoulder look in dresses and tunic-style blouses.
Japanese Fashion Jewelry
Chunky and eye catching are the catchwords for Japan when it comes to accessorizing with jewelry. Finding antique jewelry is a sure way to follow the fashion trend. Heavy costume jewelry with large beads and gems are being seen more and more. Another interesting fashion trend comes in the form of “robot jewelry.” Quirky little robots in various poses and symbols emblazoned on them decorate many club dancers’ necks in Japan.